Hot apple cider drink recipe

When you are preparing a family gathering that includes all ages of people, you need at least one beverage that everyone can drink. A hot apple cider drink recipe has been the traditional favorite to use for many years for just this reason.
Apples are one of the most versatile fruits that are available in many different varieties and that can be prepared in numerous ways. Making a hot apple cider drink recipe is a sensory delight; the aroma and taste combined with the warmth of the liquid make it a wonderful addition to any occasion.
The basic hot apple cider drink recipe is at its best when you use the cider from freshly pressed apples at harvest time. Apple cider is available all year long and there are many ingredients that you can add to it to make it a really special treat whenever you are in the mood.
To make a hot apple cider drink recipe that the whole family can enjoy, use a large pot that is big enough to hold one gallon of apple cider. Place the pot on the stove, pour in the apple cider and then add spices that will make your hot drink delicious. You can use vanilla beans, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and cardamom pods to enhance the aroma and flavor. Heat the cider to a simmer and allow the spices to cook for at least one hour. When you are ready to serve your hot drink, you can use orange slices, peppermint or cinnamon sticks as a garnish. Be sure to use heat resistant glassware.
Making a hot apple cider drink recipe early in the day is a good way to make everyone comfortable as soon as they enter your home. Few things are as pleasing as to be welcomed with this tantalizing aroma that is almost identical to that of an apple pie baking in the oven. Vanilla and cinnamon are two of the best loved flavors in the world that both release a soothing fragrance when they are heated.
For the adults at your party who would like a little more "spirit" in their beverage you can warm your favorite whiskey, rum or brandy in a separate pot. It's always best to heat, not boil alcohol before adding it to a hot drink so that it will blend well. Keep a ladle nearby the stove and let your guest add the amount of alcohol to their hot apple cider drink recipe that they desire.
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